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20080211655 | Courtesylite - A signaling assembly for the conveyance of thoughts (as opposed to actions) from one driver to another which include a signaling device and a remote activation switch/button. The signaling device which as a whole is moisture impervious includes a lens, casing, light source, and reflective element, is designed to create a cone like light pattern that is violet in hue and radiates away from the vehicle which signaling assembly is affixed (the apex of cone originating form aforementioned light source). Furthermore, the light pattern is violet in hue so as to be distinguishable from other signaling colors already in use. The remote activation switch can be either a radio frequency setup or a conventional by-wire setup, the latter being more preferable if the invention is installed at the vehicle manufacturing stage and the former being more preferable if the invention is installed as an aftermarket product. | 09-04-2008 |
20080218328 | Illuminable emergency light assembly - An illuminable emergency light assembly comprises a warning signal having a light-shell and one or more spotlights fixedly mounted on the light-shell which is applicable to an emergency vehicle such as fire truck, police car and ambulance for emergency use to provide various colored light signals or/and for lighting use to adjustably project the lighting in preferable direction to the places or locations to be lighted by manually remotely control or wireless remotely control. | 09-11-2008 |
20080258898 | Alarm system for Indicating Vehicle Running State - An alarm system for indicating vehicle running state comprises a main frame enclosed with a housing installed in a proper location of the vehicle body, and an accommodation space is formed between the main frame and its housing. A red, green and yellow light sources are installed on the main frame in the accommodation space. When the brake system is actuated, the red light source turns on. When the accelerator system is actuated the green light source turns on. In both brake system and accelerator system are not actuated, yellow light source turns on. With such variation of the light colors, the driver of the following rear vehicle may identify the instant driving condition of the preceding vehicle. | 10-23-2008 |
20080278307 | STRUCTURE OF WARNING LIGHT - A warning light relates to a light device that can be affixed to a vehicle and emits glaring light to give alert, specifically to a warning light, of which the power is converted from solar energy and a vibration sensor module activates a light module to emit light. The light emission is made every second and each of which lasts for one minute so as to give glaring light, which maximizes alert effectiveness. | 11-13-2008 |
20080284578 | Automobile communication device - An automobile communication device includes a housing operably connectable to an automobile and having a rearward facing transparent portion. A display mechanism having sides each with predetermined indicia thereon is rotatably disposed within such housing. A motor is operably connected to the display mechanism for rotating the display mechanism. A power source is operably connected to the motor. A switch mechanism is operably connected to the power source. A control mechanism is operably connected to at least one of the display mechanism, such automobile, the power source, the motor, the switch mechanism, and a combination thereof for enabling a user to select a predetermined side of the display mechanism for being at least one of rearward facing and visible through such portion. A stop mechanism is operably connected to at least one of the display mechanism, the housing, and a combination thereof for stopping the display mechanism from rotating. | 11-20-2008 |
20080303653 | Vehicle Locator with Optional Radar Detector - A vehicle locating system comprises a transmitting unit, a receiving unit, a power supply, a light mechanism, and a receiver switch. The transmitting unit has a transmitter, which has a signal button. When looking for their car, a user would push the signal button, which causes the transmitter to transmit a signal. The receiving unit has a receiver, set to receive the signal type sent by the transmitter. When the receiver receives the signal, it closes the receiver switch, closing the circuit, and thus lighting the lighting mechanism. The receiving unit may also be a radar detector. | 12-11-2008 |
20090021364 | CHARGE STATE INDICATOR FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - One embodiment of the present subject matter includes a battery mounted to a vehicle, with a charge state circuit located in the electric vehicle and coupled to the battery, the charge state circuit configured to provide a charge state signal indicative of the charge state of the battery. The embodiment includes a charging coupler port located proximate to a user accessible exterior of the electrical vehicle and coupled to the battery, the charging coupler port to conduct charging energy to the battery and to provide a charger connection signal indicative of a connection to an external power source. The embodiment also includes a lighting circuit coupled to the charging coupler port and the charge state circuit to control the brightness and color of an illuminated indicator responsive to the charge state signal and the charger connection signal. | 01-22-2009 |
20090045933 | LED Warning Light - A compact warning light employs LED lamps as a light source and has a lighthead configured for insertion into the reflector shells of a motor vehicle such as a sedan or SUV. The lighthead has a base and cover which define a sealed interior space surrounding the LED lamps. The base is constructed of heat conducting material and the LED lamps are secured to the base so that heat generated by the lamps is conducted away and dissipated by the base. The base may include a post for supporting a plurality of individually energized arrays of LED lamps. The cover may be optically clear, tinted or provided with facets or a surface texture. | 02-19-2009 |
20090051522 | LED SEQUENTIAL LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES AND METHOD OF USE - Described is a sequential lighting system that is controlled by a control circuit. The sequential lighting system includes a series of LEDs, a housing having a plurality of compartments or devices with each compartment configured to contain one or more of said LEDs and a control circuit operable to illuminate said LEDs in a pre-determined sequence to signify a current state of said vehicle or an intended maneuver of said vehicle. Such a sequential lighting system provides a more noticeable and visible image than conventional lighting systems which comprise an on-off illumination of one or more LEDs forming the turn signal. An integrated light sensor also provides means for controlling the brightness of the LEDs when activated according to external lighting conditions. | 02-26-2009 |
20090109014 | System and method for signaling personal messages by a driver of a motor vehicle - A system for signaling a pair of personal messages by a driver of a motor vehicle in a reward direction includes a first signal indicator energized to intermittently emit a first color light and disposed in close proximity to one upper corner of a rear window, a second signal indicator energized to intermittently emit a second color light and disposed in close proximity to an opposed upper corner of the rear window, and a third signal indicator energized to intermittently emit a third color light and juxtaposed with the second signal indicator. Two switches are mounted on a steering wheel with one switch operable to selectively energize and deenergize the first signal indicator and an opposed switch operable to selectively energize and deenergize each of the second and third signal indicators, whereby the second and third signal indicators alternatively flash upon activation. | 04-30-2009 |
20090115593 | VEHICULAR WARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods are provided for warning a driver of a first motor vehicle that it is approaching a second motor vehicle. One system includes a processor coupled to a detector and an alarm device. The processor is in cooperation with the detector to determine a speed of the first vehicle and to activate the alarm device if the speed at which the first vehicle is approaching the second vehicle is greater than a predetermined speed. Another system includes means for determining a speed the first motor vehicle is approaching the second motor vehicle and means for warning the driver of the first motor vehicle if the speed is greater than the threshold speed. A method includes detecting a speed that the first motor vehicle is approaching the second motor vehicle and transmitting a warning to the first motor vehicle driver if the speed is greater than a threshold speed. | 05-07-2009 |
20090174541 | Light assembly with shielding device and visibility window - The present disclosure relates to an housing that reduces obstruction of the vehicle operator's ability to see through the upper portion of the windshield. Rather than a light shield constructed entirely of a opaque plastic, an interior mounted warning light assembly incorporates a visibility window above the vehicle operator's position. A cutout in the opaque casing material is fitted with a window of transparent one-way mirror material. The mirror coating faces the interior of the light assembly and acts as a shield by blocking flashback when the light assembly is activated, while simultaneously allowing the operator of the vehicle to see upwardly through it to the outside during normal vehicle operation. | 07-09-2009 |
20100001853 | VEHICLE LAMP CONTROL ARCHITECTURE - A vehicle lamp control architecture for solving the drawbacks of complicated circuit layout in the prior art includes a control base and a steering lever pivotally connected to the control base and having a first direction pivoting stroke and a second direction pivoting stroke, wherein the steering lever has a conducting element mounted thereon and the control base has two switch segments connected to the warning lamps and a power source and a balance segment connected with the two switch segments and a first status switch. In the normal state, the conducting element contacts with the balance segment for conducting the first status switch so as to drive the warning lamps to display a first indicting state, and the conducting element respectively contacts with the two switch segments in the first and the second direction pivoting strokes for driving the warning lamps to display a second indicating state. | 01-07-2010 |
20100013623 | Automobile Communication System - A communication system for use with an automobile having an accelerator, a brake, a cruise control, and a brake lamp includes a display, a transmitter, a receiver, and a cruise lamp visible from outside the automobile. The communication system includes a processor in data communication with the accelerator, the brake, the cruise control, the brake lamp, the display, the transmitter, the receiver, and the cruise lamp. The processor includes programming to actuate the display to present data received by the receiver and to actuate the cruise lamp when the cruise control is actuated. The processor also includes programming to actuate the transmitter to transmit cruise data when the cruise control is actuated. Programming also causes the cruise lamp to blink when the cruise control is actuated while the accelerator is actuated. Programming may also actuate the transmitter to transmit acceleration data when the cruise control and the accelerator are actuated. | 01-21-2010 |
20100033317 | Car safety device - A vehicle safety device has a cabin unit which includes a cabin unit housing holding a keypad, a speaker, a cpu, and a transmitter. The speaker provides an audio signal when a vehicle speed input reaches a preset low-speed, a preset medium speed, and at a preset high speed. A rear unit receives signals from the cabin unit, and the rear unit has a housing holding a seat belt light. The seat belt light is interconnected to a vehicle seat belt sensor. A registration light and a proof of insurance light is also mounted on the rear unit. The rear unit is mounted on the vehicle exterior, preferably on the rear license plate frame. | 02-11-2010 |
20100085181 | MULTIPLE COLOR MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LIGHT BAR - A multiple color multi-function light bar for a law enforcement vehicle, emergency vehicle, tow truck or the like. The light bar includes a plurality of light emitting diodes aligned in a single row. Each of the plurality of light emitting diodes are configured to emit two different colors of light through a single optical lens. Advantageously, the light bar is capable of producing a single color light pattern and a dual color light pattern based upon the particular emergency or traffic control situation encountered by an operator of the vehicle. | 04-08-2010 |
20100171606 | Flexible Light Bar - A light bar apparatus is disclosed. The light bar apparatus is attached to a vehicle and comprises a plurality of LED lights capable of illuminating in patterns signaled by the vehicle. The light bar is made at least in part of flexible material such that the body is capable of being rolled up to reduce the shipping footprint. | 07-08-2010 |
20100321177 | WARNING LIGHT ARRANGEMENTS; COMPONENTS; AND, METHODS - The present disclosure provides an LED light bar that provides off axis lighting. The warning light system includes lights that do not need reflectors that rotate to provide good light effects. | 12-23-2010 |
20110109451 | Cheatham's seat belts usage indicator - The present invention provides the Cheatham Seat Belt Usage Indicator comprising a vehicular lighting system that provides a visual indication to law enforcement whether or not a motorist is driving with the seat belt fastened. This invention comprises a series of lights, and the appropriate wire assemblies for connecting these beacons to an automobile's seat belt apparatuses, incorporated into the seat belts themselves. The seat belts are emblazoned with the name “Cheatham” running along the length of the belt. | 05-12-2011 |
20110163868 | WARNING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a warning system mounted on a vehicle comprising detection means for detecting an object, and signalling means connected to said detection means, wherein said detection means are arranged to remotely detect an object in the vicinity of the vehicle and that said detection means is connected to said signalling means to automatically emit a signal that is detectable from at least one other side of the vehicle than the one where said object is present, and wherein said detection means ( | 07-07-2011 |
20110221589 | HAZARD LIGHT FOR A VEHICLE - One embodiment of the invention relates to a light system for use in a vehicle. The light system includes a door coupled to the vehicle, a portion of the door having a surface that is visible from outside of the vehicle when the door is opened, and an illumination device disposed on the door and comprising a plurality of illuminated elements. The illumination device is visible from outside of the vehicle when the door is opened. The illuminated elements are capable of being illuminated in a pattered sequence after the door is opened. | 09-15-2011 |
20110227719 | MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING HYBRID DRIVE AND EXTERNAL DISPLAY DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING A CURRENT OPERATING MODE OF THE HYBRID DRIVE - A motor vehicle has a hybrid drive that includes a first drive unit and a second low-emission drive unit. The motor vehicle can be driven in travel mode in different modes of operation of the hybrid drive at least either by the first drive unit or by the second low-emission drive unit. To determine a current emission of pollutants and/or substances that are harmful to the climate and/or the noise emissions of such a motor vehicle, a display device is placed at a location of the motor vehicle so as to be clearly visible from outside the motor vehicle during the travel mode for displaying a current mode of operation of the hybrid drive. | 09-22-2011 |
20110248845 | Architecture for Controlling Signal Lights of Vehicles - An architecture for controlling signal lights of vehicles comprises a control assembly, a movable shaft, and a warning signal switch. The warning signal switch is arranged corresponding to the third connecting means and the movable shaft, the warning signal switch being electrically connected to the first signal indicator and the second signal indicator. The warning signal switch can be operated in cooperation with a movement of the movable shaft with respect to the control assembly so that the signal indicators can function as either a directional indicator or a warning indicator, and the function of directional indication will not be overridden by that of warning indication, for improving the safety of driving vehicles. Furthermore, the architecture can simplify the components and wiring thereof to achieve an economical design. | 10-13-2011 |
20120013459 | Motor Vehicle Coasting Caution Light - A rearwardly facing vehicle warning system for alerting nearby motorists of a coasting condition on a highway or similar high speed road. The system comprises a light source placed in the rear of a vehicle that illuminates when a motorist is neither applying pressure to the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. A single light, illuminated in a color other than preexisting vehicle tail light colors, receives communication from an electric circuit or onboard computer that is communicating with a sensor monitoring both the accelerator and brake pedal. When neither is being utilized, the light is illuminated to warn motorists that the vehicle is undergoing a coasting condition and may be decelerating. The system provides notice of vehicle coasting to prevent unnecessary vehicle collisions from the rear due to an un-indicated change in vehicle speed, which may result from failing to maintain speed through constant pressure on the accelerator pedal. | 01-19-2012 |
20120038474 | VEHICLE LIGHTING CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus is provided for operating a lighting system of the type including one or more lighting devices disposed on an off-highway vehicle. The apparatus includes: one or more input devices, operable to detect an operating condition of the off-highway vehicle and to generate a signal thereof; and a lighting controller operatively coupled to the input devices and to the lighting devices. The lighting controller is programmed to selectively power the lighting devices from an electrical power source of the off-highway vehicle based on predetermined responses to the signals from the input devices. | 02-16-2012 |
20120056738 | VEHICLE EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SYSTEM - A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly that includes a mirror reflective element fixedly attached to a mirror back plate attached to a mirror actuator. The mirror back plate includes a display indicator, fixedly secured thereto, having a light source that is activatable to emit light. The display indicator is associated with a blind spot detection system of the vehicle and the light source is activated responsive to sensing by the blind spot detection system of an object in a blind spot at a side of the vehicle at which the exterior mirror assembly is mounted. During daytime operation of the vehicle and when the light source is activated and with the exterior mirror assembly mounted at a side of the vehicle, the display indicator, as viewed by the driver of the vehicle, is operable to have a luminance of at least about 5,000 nits. | 03-08-2012 |
20120112900 | SAFETY BELT COMPLIANCE INDICATOR - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for operating a wireless signal indicating safety belt compliance. The wireless signal may in turn cause a visual indicator that is ascertainable from a position external to the vehicle to indicate safety belt compliance. | 05-10-2012 |
20120242480 | Brake Activated Vehicle Warning Side Light System - A vehicle warning light system that is incorporated into a vehicle, the vehicle having a front, a rear, and two lateral sides, at least two wheels, each wheel having a hub and possibly a break drum, a power source, a breaking system, and a fender, the vehicle warning light system comprises of at least one LED light mounted on each wheel of the vehicle, and of a controller, the controller programmed to send an on and off signal to each LED light, connected to each LED light and further connected to a power source via a wiring system. The vehicle warning light system warns vehicles approaching vehicles using the warning system, from a lateral angle, that the vehicle using the warning system is either stopped or is preparing to stop. | 09-27-2012 |
20120299719 | Portable traffic warning device - A portable traffic warning device releasably mounted on the underside of a lift gate of an automobile includes, in combination three elongated members set up in a triangular shape having a triangular hollow therethrough; a support leg pivotably secured to an upper central portion on a rear surface of the elongated members; a plurality of lamps arranged as a triangle on a front surface of the elongated members; and a rechargeable battery and controller mounted on the rear surface of the elongated members, the rechargeable battery and controller being electrically connected to an automotive battery of the automobile; wherein the lamps are controlled by the rechargeable battery and controller to operate in a first mode of continuously emitting light or a second mode of flashing. | 11-29-2012 |
20130120130 | PASSENGER PROTECTION APPARATUS USING GRAPHIC LIGHT PROJECTION AND METHOD THEREOF - An apparatus mounted on a vehicle to protect a passenger using a graphic light projection includes a first detection unit configured to detect an opening of a vehicle door, a second detection unit configured to detect a boarding of a boarding person or an alighting of an alighting person, a side step driving unit configured to drive an intelligent side step, a light projection unit configured to project a boarding protection light or an alighting protection light, and a control unit configured to control the side step driving unit to pull out the intelligent side step set within the vehicle when the first detection unit detects the opening of the vehicle door and configured to control the light projection unit to project the alighting protection light when the second detection unit detects the alighting of the alighting person. | 05-16-2013 |
20140002260 | Apology Stick | 01-02-2014 |
20140043156 | Interchangeable personal vehicle display - A vehicle display device includes a power source, display screen, a microprocessor which includes a database and communications port. Various messages are input into the display device and stored in the database. The user selects a preloaded message(s) to be displayed on the display device. | 02-13-2014 |
20140104054 | BEACON WITH FLASHING AND CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED LEDS - A beacon configured for mounting on a vehicle having an array of LEDs providing a flashing light signal to observers and having an array of LEDs providing scene illumination to a portion of the vehicle. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104055 | Helmet-Mounted Motorcycle Rider Visualization Device - A motorcycle helmet indicator assembly is provided that includes a passive and active illumination means. The assembly is either built-into or is an attachable assembly for a motorcycle helmet, wherein a short range wireless protocol is utilized to synchronize the motorcycle brake lights and turn signals with two indicators along secured along the rear of the motorcycle helmet. Each of the indicator bezels is surrounded by a passive reflector surface, wherein the helmet is visible in low light whether the motorcycle indicators are energized or not. This promotes visualizing motorcyclist in traffic and in low light conditions, improving awareness of the motorcyclist's position in traffic and improving his or her safety. | 04-17-2014 |
20140347179 | Wireless Warning Light Programming - An example system for wirelessly changing a light flash pattern in a light element of a vehicle includes: a light element attached to a vehicle; a controller circuit located in the light element configured for receiving a light flash pattern signal, wherein the controller circuit includes: an antenna; a microcontroller configured for data communication; a lighting control circuit configured for controlling a light flash pattern of the light element; and an EEPROM used for storing the light flash pattern signal; and a transmitter device capable of transmitting the light pattern signal to the controller circuit. | 11-27-2014 |
20140354423 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING A PERSON DURING A MAN-DOWN SITUATION - A method and apparatus for more-quickly locating an individual during a man-down situation is provided herein. During operation a light source on an officer's vehicle will be directed towards the downed officer when a man-down situation has been identified. Since a light source will be pointed at the downed individual, respondents responding to the man-down situation may more-quickly locate any downed individual. | 12-04-2014 |
20140368329 | Method and Apparatus for Fuel Filling Monitoring - A system includes a processor and an external fuel indicator. The processor is configured to instruct powering of a digital display in response to detection that one or more power-up indicators has been satisfied. The processor is also configured to obtain fuel-related readings as a vehicle is fueled. Also, the processor is further configured to determine at least one fuel-related statistic other than a current fuel level. Further, the processor is configured to output the at least one fuel-related statistic to the external fuel indicator. | 12-18-2014 |
20150015391 | Tackion is the name of the Device. Photon Connection is the name of the technology used - A device namely a ‘Tackion’ that is able to emit light and sync both the color and rate of blinking of the light emitted by one Tackion device to other Tackion devices. They will serve as beacons to visually link one vehicle to another in order to show other drivers or bystanders the implied connection in between the two or more vehicles. | 01-15-2015 |
20150015392 | REAR END COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM - A rear collision prevention system includes: a linkage coupled to a gas pedal, the linkage capable of sensing the position of the gas pedal, the linkage communicatively coupled to a transmitter, a transmitter with at least a first channel and a second channel, where the first channel receives a signal from the linkage when the gas pedal is depressed, and the second channel receives a signal when the gas pedal is released. The system also includes a receiver communicatively coupled to the transmitter. The receiver receives signals from the first channel and the second channel of the transmitter. An illumination device is communicatively coupled to the receiver, and the device illuminates in a first color responsive to the receiver receiving a signal on the first channel and illuminates in a second color responsive to the receiver receiving a signal on the second channel. | 01-15-2015 |
20150061857 | Reverse Activated Signaling Circuit - The present invention provides an enhanced safety signaling circuit for vehicles, in particular when a vehicle is traveling in reverse. The invention is connected to a vehicle's reverse light circuit and to signaling circuits, such as signal light circuits. The invention causes the signaling circuits to activate each time the vehicle is set to reverse. The invention can be used with existing automotive emergency flasher and reverse light circuits, or to additional light or acoustic signaling devices. The invention is designed to connect to a vehicle's existing circuits by various wire-splice connections without interfering with the normal location or operation of the existing circuits, and allows electronic components to energize the emergency flashing light circuits during the reversing process of a vehicle. The signaling can flash in an alternating pattern or simultaneously. | 03-05-2015 |
20150123780 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PHOSPHOR LED BASED SIGNAL LIGHTING - An illumination device and methods of forming illumination devices having a limited number of white light light emitting diodes (LED's) or solid state lighting (SSL) devices and a color filtering lens or light manipulator disposed over the white light LED to manipulate at least one of a chromaticity, a color temperature value, and a color rendering index (CRI) value of light emitted beyond the illumination device to satisfy regulatory visibly and/or illumination requirements with a more efficiently operable illumination device. | 05-07-2015 |
20150130606 | Warning Light Assembly - A warning light for attachment to a vehicle comprising a thermally conductive longitudinally extending base, a plurality of light head mount assemblies, a plurality of LED warning light assemblies, and a plurality of electronic control circuits. Said base has a pair of generally parallel longitudinal edges and a pair of ribs projecting perpendicularly from said base. Said light head mount assemblies comprise a bracket and a light head retention shoe. Said bracket has a generally planar bracket first portion and a generally planar bracket second portion oriented perpendicular to said first portion. Said light head shoe has a sole configured to engage said bracket first portion, a rib engaging portion, and a brace extending angularly therebetween. Said LED assemblies are mounted on said bracket second portion. Said dome has a main body portion, sidewalls configured to engage said edges, and end walls. | 05-14-2015 |
20150291080 | Indicator Unit For A System For Indirect Vision Of A Vehicle And System For Indirect Vision Comprising An Indicator Unit - An indicator unit for a system for indirect vision of a vehicle. A unit has a functional unit housing having at least one electronic carrier accommodated therein. The at least one electronic carrier has at least one first electric or electronic functional component for providing the function of a direction indicator, and a second electric or electronic functional component. | 10-15-2015 |
20150291083 | ON-BOARD LOW-POWER VEHICLE CONDITION INDICATOR - A monitoring unit wirelessly monitors sensor(s) associated with a vehicle and includes (a) a radio frequency (RF) receiver that receives RF signals from one or more sensors; (b) a processing unit connected to the RF receiver that monitors information related received RF signals from the sensor(s); (c) the processing unit monitoring the received RF signals and a status of an output of the sensor(s) associated with the vehicle. The received RF signals may include information on a value of an output of the sensor and limits of acceptable values, and the processing unit generates an alarm when the value of the output is outside of the limits of acceptable values. The alarm may be a visual indication visible from the exterior of the vehicle. | 10-15-2015 |
20150329038 | Group Riding Problem Warning System - A group riding problem warning system allows an individual participating in a group ride to communicate an indication of a problem to each other rider. The system includes a plurality of warning units. Each warning unit comprises a processor positioned in a housing. A respective transceiver is positioned in each housing and communicatively coupled to the processor. A respective actuator is coupled to each housing and operationally coupled to the processor wherein the transceiver transmits a signal to the warning units upon manipulation of the actuator. A respective indicator is coupled to each housing and operationally coupled to the processor wherein the indicator is activated upon the transceiver receiving the signal transmitted from one of the warning units. Each of a plurality of connectors is coupled to an associated warning unit for coupling to a handlebar such that the indicator is visible to a user. | 11-19-2015 |
20150379844 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INDICATING STATUS OF HYDROGEN TANK BASED ON VEHICLE FIRE - An apparatus and a method of indicating safety of a hydrogen tank when a vehicle fire occurs are provided. The apparatus includes a hydrogen storing tank and a thermal pressure relief device (TPRD) mounted within a valve of the hydrogen storing tank. In addition, a controller is configured to detect a flow rate of hydrogen discharged from the hydrogen storing tank, using a sensor to determine whether the detected flow rate of discharged hydrogen is within a predetermined reference flow rate range. The controller is also configured to transmit a warning signal when the detected flow rate of discharged hydrogen is included within the predetermined reference flow rate range. | 12-31-2015 |
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20160039364 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC VEHICLE PLATE WITH VARIABLE IMAGE USING WIRELESS POWER AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - Systems, apparatus, and methods related to electronic vehicle plates are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a display plate and an electronic display. The display plate is configured to be disposed between a license plate and an exterior of a vehicle when the license plate is mounted to the exterior of the vehicle. The electronic display is coupled to the display plate such that at least a portion of the electronic display is visible through an aperture in the license plate when the license plate is mounted to the exterior of the vehicle. The electronic display is configured to display a status indicator of the vehicle through the aperture in the license plate. | 02-11-2016 |
20160082902 | ELECTRONIC LICENSE PLATES FOR VEHICLES - An electronic license plate for a vehicle includes a base mounted on a vehicle, the base including wireless communication for receiving data from a monitoring system, a visual display screen connected to the base for displaying indicia, and a microprocessor in communication with the visual display screen for processing the data received from the monitoring system and changing the indicia displayed on the visual display screen to alert third parties of a potential violation. | 03-24-2016 |
20160090034 | Illuminated Emergency Warning Device - An illuminated emergency warning device for warning drivers to merge into the next lane due to a disabled vehicle. The emergency warning device includes a rectangular housing having a front wall and a rear wall. A first light assembly is disposed on the front wall of the housing and a second light assembly is disposed on the rear wall of the housing, wherein each light assembly is arranged in an arrow shape thereon. The arrow shape indicates to other drivers which direction to proceed in order to avoid the disabled vehicle. The present invention further comprises a flexible support secured to the housing and a mount, wherein the mount allows the device to be removably attached to the exterior of a vehicle. The emergency warning device further includes a power source and a control each electrically connected to the light assemblies for powering and controlling the device. | 03-31-2016 |